The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, May 9, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Friday, May 9, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Dana Brooks: “It seems everyone has a strong opinion about Florida State University taking over Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Once we get past the ruffled feathers over how the matter came to light, it’s clear it all comes down to the same problem we always have in Tallahassee: who gets to decide how we […]

Brooks: FSU/TMH Merger – An Argument for Working it Out

Brooks: FSU/TMH Merger – An Argument for Working it Out

By Dana Brooks It seems everyone has a strong opinion about Florida State University taking over Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. Once we get past the ruffled feathers over how the matter came to light, it’s clear it all comes down to the same problem we always have in Tallahassee: who gets to decide how we grow. […]

Jersey Mike’s Donates $35K to First Tee Program

Jersey Mike’s Donates $35K to First Tee Program

On Thursday, Jersey Mike’s Subs presented a check for $35,965.33 to First Tee – Tallahassee following the success of its 15th Annual Month of Giving campaign. The donation will directly support First Tee’s youth development programs across the Big Bend. The campaign, held throughout March, encouraged customers at Jersey Mike’s locations in Tallahassee, Florida and Valdosta, Georgia […]

Florida Jobless Claims Up Slightly

Florida Jobless Claims Up Slightly

By The News Service of Florida First-time unemployment claims in Florida had a slight jump last week. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday estimated 6,227 initial unemployment applications were filed during the week that ended May 3, up from a revised count of 5,842 during the previous week. The state has averaged 6,149 weekly […]

US-UK Trade Deal

US-UK Trade Deal

The US and UK announced a framework for a trade deal yesterday, the largest step toward a potential trade agreement since President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on US trading partners. The deal, pending finalization, focuses on tariff relief for autos, steel, and select industrial goods. The US is the UK’s largest trading partner, accounting for over […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, May 8, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Thursday, May 8, 2025

LOCAL NEWS Steve Stewart discusses the debate over using air service incentives in Tallahassee on The Preston Scott Show. News briefs from the April 22, 2025, Leon County School Board meeting include public speaking policy and closing of a charter school. The Downtown Concert Series will return to the Adderley Amphitheater in Cascades Park for […]

10 Big Issues in 2025 Session

10 Big Issues in 2025 Session

By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida Though they will have to return to Tallahassee to hammer out a budget, Florida lawmakers Friday night finished most of the business of the 2025 legislative session. Here’s a look at 10 big issues from the session — some that passed, some that didn’t and some that […]

FSUPD Officers Receive Governor’s Medal of Heroism

FSUPD Officers Receive Governor’s Medal of Heroism

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently presented members of the Florida State University Police Department with the Governor’s Medal of Heroism in honor of their bravery during the campus shooting that took place at the Student Union earlier this month.  FSUPD officers quickly responded to the April 17 shooting, neutralizing the threat in just over two […]

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

The Tallahassee Reports Daily Briefs: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

LOCAL NEWS A Tallahassee woman accused of hitting and killing a toddler in 2020 was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday, according to the Second Judicial Circuit of Florida State Attorney’s Office. On Thursday, the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency (IA) budget workshop, elected officials will consider a proposal to fund air service financial incentives in the amount […]

Judge Weighs Arguments on Social Media Law

Judge Weighs Arguments on Social Media Law

By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Attorneys for the state acknowledged Tuesday that a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on social-media platforms posed “First Amendment problems” but urged a federal judge to reject a legal challenge that wound its way to the U.S. Supreme Court before being sent back to […]

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